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Billy Alvin Lovely
09/25/1938 — 06/09/2011
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Starksville, MS
Billy Alvin Lovely
Billy Alvin Lovely of Kennewick, passed away on Thursday June 9, 2011 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. He was 72 years of age.
Billy was born on September 25, 1938 to Edwin S. and Julia Spencer Lovely in Starksville, Mississippi.
Billy was very proud of his military service, where he served 14 years in the Navy. Billy worked in law enforcement for 25 before retiring from the Santa Ana, Police Department in California after 15 years of service.
One of Billy's favorite hobbies was being involved in Cowboy Action Shooting where he went by the name of Jake Wade. He belonged to the Single Action Shooting Society also know as S.A.S.S.
He is survived by his wife Sharon Lovely; brothers Carl Lovely of Seattle and John Michael Lovely of Las Vegas, NV; sisters Edwina Pleasure and Kathryn Graham of Hammond, Indiana; Wendy Litt of Milwaukee, Wisconsin: daughter Tammara Lovely of Summerville, WV; stepson Richard Gebhard Jr.; Numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents, brother Hayward Lovely and daughter Belinda Lovely.
Visitation will take place at Einan's Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 from 10am to 11am with the funeral service beginning at 11am.
Donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation Research, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD. 21741-5018.
Love you, Miss you
Our sincere condolences to the Lovely family. May God continue to give you strength and comfort during this very difficult time.
Our love and prayers.
The Pentecostal Covenant Church family. Seattle, WA
We are praying with and for Sharon and his brothers and sisters.
God Bless
The Lovely’s of Westchester
Auntie Sharon and family, while it saddens us to know that Uncle Billy is no longer with us, we are comforted to know that his struggles with sickness and suffering are no more.
I pray that you will find comfort in the presence and care of our loving Heavenly Father and that you are surrounded by family and friends who will lavish you with love and laughter.
Sharon,Carl, Mike, Edwina, Kathy, Wendy:
It is painful and with a heavy heart that I send this message of condolence to you and to your family.
Billy grew up with me as we were one of the “Few and Sportsmen” kids! We shared many great times together growing up and it was a fantastic era. Our prayers are with you and we will keep our arms around “Wina and Kitty” here in Indiana.
God Bless you.
Sincerely,
Albertine
Billy~you will be missed so much-you have gone too soon…I will never forget your smile, sense of humor, and that twinkle in your eye! You were always such a gentleman when asking for a records check or a copy of a report. I so enjoyed just talking with you, you had such integrity, and a kindness about you that will live in my memories of working with you-it was truly my pleasure to have known you-may God wrap his arms around you-and I look forward to seeing you again sometime at your 10-22 for code 7 !
Your Santa Ana PD friend,
Marci
Sr Jail Records Specialist #1886
BILL,SITTING HERE THINKING ABOUT ALL THE FUNNY&GOOD TIMES WE ALL HAD,IM LAUGHING THE LADDERCAME TO MIND.I LOVE&WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU.SHARON,RONNIE&I LOVE AND ARE KEEPING YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.
I know it has been a while since I’ve seen you Uncle Billy, but I still remember all of the things that you showed me as a child. All of the magic tricks and all of the stories of your years as a police officer, you will truly be missed by all of us. We Love You!!!
The Thompson family extend our deepest sympathy to the Lovely family. Our parents were very close friends, we grew up as family and remain that way today. Blessings to you all.
Best,
Jean Thompson-Ishmon
Billy — I will always remember some of the DUMB STUFF YOU DID — I hope mama thumps your head for taking the alarm clock from Hayward or Carl’s pillow’s at Christmas so you could be the first one up; for running me around with bloody squirrels from your hunting trips with daddy; from letting my rabbit out in the yard chasing him until I would scream for mama — you were bad — but you were my my brother and I am going to miss you and our antics and our phone calls and our jokes. I love you. Wina.
I’m just a few months younger than Jake Wade and I used to tease that I was glad he came out to shoot so I could have someone to beat. Altho as often as not his would be the better score. We miss you Jake Wade, Happy Trails and don’t squat with your spurs on. Your friend, Skyline Curly
You will always be remembered. I will miss you greatly. You lived far away, but I knew you were there. I love you and I thank God I got the chance to tell you that.
Sharon, I love you. God bless you, he will give you the strength that you need.
TO BILL, REST IN PEACE. I’M GOING TO MISS YOU. I LOVE YOU. SHARON,MY FAMILY LOVES YOU AND WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU. WENDY/LAMAR/ O.Z/ AND JERELL.
Billy, I enjoyed working with you at Santa Ana PD and you were one of the most level headed, nicest guys around. I will never forget you and your pipe. You were a true asset to SAPD and those that worked with you missed you when you retired and we will see you in the big roll call in the sky. To his family…..thank you for sharing him during his time at SAPD, it is not an easy job for a family to worry about.
Sharon and Family– I treasure the good times We had with you and Bill–He was so kind and giving
Loved his yard.
Virginia- Calvin and Family
Billy was one of the nicest men I’ve had the pleasure to meet – period. It was because of CAS that our life paths crossed. He was a shining example of a Cowboy Action Shooter! He always had a hug and smile for me…and a joke to make me laugh. Always. I have fond memories that I will treasure. He will always have a special place in my heart and in my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. His CAS family will miss him. Rattlesnake Gulch is a better place for having had him in our midst. Happy Trails, Jake Wade.
*hugs*
–Hannie Colter, SASS #5021
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